Richard Frank Kuzak, Sr., age 68, passed away on February 2, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Patricia E. (nee Donmoyer), dear father of Richard F., Jr. and his partner, Penny Davis, and Audra Ruyter and her husband, Michael, devoted grandfather of Hailey C. Ruyter, Tyler Willis and Hunter J. Kuzak. Rich was born in New Kensington, PA. He graduated from Springdale High School in 1965 then went on to graduate from Allegheny Tech in 1967 and promptly relocated to Glen Burnie, MD.  He was hired by AACO as a police officer.  He moved up the ranks to Corporal/ Detective in Homecide, Child Abuse and Drug Interdiction before retiring in 1993.  Rich was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, a member of the Glen Burnie Moose and FOP Lodge 70 in Crownsville. Among his many interests, Rich enjoyed bowling and antique cars, but more than anything he loved spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rich's honor to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 800.8226344 or online at  stjude.org.